Spanish Chicken and Chorizo Paella
Prep 20 min · Cook 35 min · Serves 4 · medium

A vibrant and flavor-packed paella with chicken, spicy chorizo, and saffron-infused rice.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 8 oz Spanish chorizo sausage, sliced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 medium bell pepper, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1.5 cups short-grain Spanish rice
- 1/2 tsp saffron threads
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 4 lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- 1
In a large paella pan or skillet, cook the chorizo over medium-high heat until lightly browned, 3-4 minutes. Remove chorizo to a plate.
- 2
Add the chicken to the pan and cook until browned on all sides, 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken to the plate with the chorizo.


